CC Regular Meeting Agenda – March 17, 2025, Page 1 of 5 Monday, March 17, 2025
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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In-Person: Complete a speaker request card located at the entrance of the Council Chamber and give it to the City Clerk. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, unless for good cause, the Mayor amends the time limit. A speaker’s time may not be transferred to another speaker.
Written: All written public comments shall be no more than 500 words and are subject to the Public Records Act. Written comments should be submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting by email or directly to the City Clerk’s Office. Email [email protected] and enter “City Council Public Comment” in the Subject line (and agenda item number if applicable). Mail or drop off written comments to the City Clerk’s Office located at 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Please clearly mark envelope with “Public Comment and meeting date”.
Translation Services
Use of a Translator
* The City shall provide a translator if one is requested by a member of the public with a 48-hour advance notice. If a 48-hour advance notice is not provided, the member of the public may provide their own translator. To request a translator, please contact [email protected]. * Per California Government Code 54954.3, if an individual utilizes a translator during Public Statements, the legislative body of a local agency shall provide at least twice the allotted time to a member of the public who utilizes a translator to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the legislative body of a local agency.
* If the City provides a translator or translation equipment that allows for the simultaneous translation of the testimony, then no additional time shall be granted.
Uso de traductor
* La Ciudad proporcionará un traductor si un miembro del público lo solicita con un aviso de 48 horas de anticipación. Si no se avisa con 48 horas de anticipación, el público podrá proporcionar su propio traductor.
Para solicitar un traductor, comuníquese con [email protected]. * Según el Código de Gobierno de California 54954.3, si una persona utiliza un traductor durante las declaraciones públicas, el cuerpo legislativo de una agencia local deberá proporcionar al menos el doble del tiempo asignado a un miembro del público que utilice un traductor para garantizar que las personas CC Regular Meeting Agenda – March 17, 2025, Page 2 of 5 que no hablan inglés reciban la misma oportunidad de dirigirse directamente al cuerpo legislativo de una agencia local.
* Si la Ciudad proporciona un traductor o equipo de traducción que permita la traducción simultánea del testimonio, entonces no se concederá tiempo adicional.
Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the office of the city clerk at (805) 986-6503 or [email protected]. Notice 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation in this meeting.
Levine Act Disclaimer
The Levine Act (Gov. Code, § 84308) requires any Party, Participant, or Agent in a Proceeding, as those terms are defined in Government Code section 84308 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Sections 18400 et seq., before the City of Port Hueneme that involves any action or consideration to their contract, license, permit, or other entitlement for use to disclose any campaign contributions made to City elected or appointed Officers totaling more than $500 within the 12 months prior to the City decision. Any City elected or appointed Officer who has received a contribution totaling more than $500 within the preceding twelve (12) months from a Party, Agent, or Participant, shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use the Officer’s official position to influence the decision. Violations of Government Code section 84308 may result in a civil action brought by the FPPC for an amount up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of the Political Reform Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to the greater of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or three times the amount the person unlawfully contributed upon conviction for each violation. Any Party, Participant, or Agent is further prohibited from making, and any elected or appointed City Officer is prohibited from soliciting or accepting, any contribution in excess of $500 for a period of twelve (12) months following any proceeding described above. 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem Jess Lopez; and Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Gama
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may submit comments for items on the Agenda or that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. General public comments regarding items Not on the Agenda will be heard at this time. State law prohibits Council from taking action on any item Not on the Agenda. Comments regarding items on the Agenda will be heard when the item is addressed. In-person public comments should be no more than 3 minutes in length. Written comments should be no more than 500 words. Please see Agenda cover page for submission instructions.
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Agenda of March 17, 2025.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
PRESENTATIONS
1. POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the governing body, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the governing body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions.
2. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the March 3, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
3. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of February 25, 2025 through March 7, 2025.
4. ELECTRONIC CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS AND FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES
COMMISSION FILINGS
Recommendation: Read by title only, waiving further reading, and adopt an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Amending Article II, Chapter 6 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code by Adding Part H Regarding Electronic Campaign Disclosure Statements and Fair Political Practices Commission Filings”.
5. WAIVER OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH VENTURA COUNTY READING ASOCIATION
USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER FACILTY FOR YOUNG AUTHORS FAIR AND FAMILY
LITERACY CELEBRATION
Recommendation: Approve the waiver of fees associated with the Ventura County Reading Association’s use of the auditorium and classrooms at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center on Saturday, May, 3, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for their 46th Annual Young Authors Fair and Family Literacy Celebration.
6. APPROVAL OF CO-SPONSORSHIP OF HUENEME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DISTRICT PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT AT MORANDA PARK
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution retroactively approving the co-sponsorship of Hueneme Elementary School District’s SHINE program pickleball tournament at Moranda Park on March 15, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., by allowing the reservation of courts and waiver of fees.
7. DUNE RESTORATION PROJECT FEE WAIVER REQUEST AND PUBLIC
INFORMATION FLYER
Recommendation:
1. Receive the public information flyer for the Ventura Surfrider Foundation’s Dune Restoration project; and
2. Waive the fees associated with City staff preparing the Coastal Development Plan for the Dune Restoration project.
8. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE OF SEASONAL
EMPLOYEES
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to approve the revised salary schedule of the Seasonal Employee group.
9. APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CIVICA LAW
GROUP, APC FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO
REMEDIATION OF BLIGHTED PROPERTY
Recommendation: Approve the first amendment to the agreement between Civica Law Group, APC and the City of Port Hueneme for special counsel legal services related to remediation of blighted property and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
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10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION STANDARDIZING APPOINTMENT TERMS AND
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE FOR THE TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (MEASURE U COMMITTEE) AND REAPPOINTMENT OF
DAVID SCRIVNER
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution for the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (Measure U Committee) standardizing terms at four (4) years, consistent with the guidelines of Resolution No. 3341 and Article II, Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code, and amending the meeting schedule; and reappoint David Scrivner to the Measure U Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 1-25 FOR THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME 2025 MOVIES IN THE PARK
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Adopt a Resolution conditionally approving Special Use Permit No. 1-25 (2025 Movies in the Park); and
4. Find the project (Special Use Permit No. 1-25) to be categorically exempt from CEQA; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 2-25 TO ALLOW THE
CITY OF PORT HUENEME TO HOST THE HUENEME BEACH FESTIVAL WITH
ANCILLARY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT STAGES, A YOUTH WRESTLING
TOURNAMENT, SOCCER EVENT, FOOD AND VENDOR BOOTHS, AN ARTS AND
CRAFTS AREA, A CARNIVAL, ALCOHOL BOOTHS, AND FIND THE EVENT EXEMPT
FROM CEQA
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Adopt a Resolution conditionally approving Special Use Permit No. 2-25 (Hueneme Beach Festival); and
4. Find the project (Special Use Permit No. 2-25) to be categorically exempt from CEQA; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
BUSINESS ITEMS
13. 2024 ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING PROGRESS REPORT Recommendation: Receive the information provided by staff and any public comment made on the item, and direct staff to submit the annual report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.
14. UTILITY BOX BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT DETAILS
Recommendation: Receive information about the artistic themes and locations of utility boxes subject to REACH’s beautification project and provide feedback it deems appropriate.
15. CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR DREDGING PROJECT UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Channel Islands Harbor dredging project, and provide direction.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Members are appointed to various Regional Committees/Agencies/Boards and will report out on their activities within these organizations and put forth any comments in regards to community events at this time.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request items to be placed on future agendas at this time. All requested items will require a motion, a second, and a majority vote, per adopted Council policies, to be placed on a future agenda and will be scheduled at the City Manager’s discretion.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to in this Agenda are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and on the City’s website at www.cityofporthueneme.org. Materials received after agenda packet distributions are made available to the public on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s office at the same time they are provided to the Council.
I, Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City Clerk of the City of Port Hueneme, do hereby affirm that the agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting on the City’s website and near the front entrance of Port Hueneme City Hall, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, California, 93041, in accordance with California Government Code Section 54954.2(a).